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Representatives of State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) participated in the regional seminar held in Prizren, on 12–15 May 2025, within the framework of the project “Capacity Building for the National Forest Fire Information System (NFFIS) and Nature-Based Solutions” in support of the National Civil Protection Agency, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The seminar aimed to build institutional capacities for the National Forest Fire Information System (NFFIS) and promote nature-based solutions (Eco-DRR). This event was attended by representatives from Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, who shared their experiences in developing and using digital platforms for monitoring and managing fire and erosion risks.
The seminar sessions presented JICA’s regional projects, including national platforms such as the Macedonian Forest Fire Information System (MKFFIS), Montenegrin Forest Fire Information System (MEFFIS), National Forest Fire Information System (NFFIS), as well as concrete examples of measures taken to reduce risks through ecological interventions. Part of the seminar was also a field visit to the Dragash municipality, where participants were introduced to practical measures taken to reduce risks in areas affected by avalanches and fires, through ecological interventions such as afforestation, terracing and the establishment of protective structures.
The seminar served to highlight the importance of sharing knowledge and experiences, as well as the role of sustainable nature-based solutions for more efficient and long-term management of climate and natural risks.
